Smoke Signals
April 1994
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Guidelines For Jr. & Sr. Miss
Grand Ronde
It's almost time to select a Royalty Court for the coming year. If you would like an
application, please contact Debby at 879-2476 or Camille at 879-290 1 . Deadline for turning
in your application is May 1, 1994. Don't miss this great opportunity to represent your tribe!
The following are the guidelines for the candidates:
1. You must be single, childless, and never married. If you become pregnant, you will
immediately forfeit any title, prizes, and crown you receive.
2. You must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Community of Oregon.
3. Junior age category: 1 1-14 years old
4. Senior age category: 15-19 years old
5. If school age, you must be attending public or private school full-time.
6. All contestants are expected by their conduct, to represent the Tribe, their family, and
themselves with integrity and gracious spirit at all times.
7. You must attend all required events such as pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers,
organizational meetings, and others. Excused absences may be pre-arranged with the
Royalty Committee. If you miss three unexcused required events, you will be disqualified
from the court.
8. You must be drug & alcohol free. Any misconduct will result in the immediate
disqualification from the court and you will not be allowed to enter again.
9. You must be willing to speak in front of groups of people. (The Royalty Committee will
help with this.)
10. You must be fully dedicated and prepared to represent the Tribe in a positive way.
11. You must show good judgement by not participating in any activities that would bring
adverse publicity to the Tribe while you are a member of Royalty Court.
1 2. You must be willing to dance. You will be expected to attend dance classes that are offered
by the Tribe.
13. You need to make at least one article of your regalia. Craft classes are offered free of
charge by the Pow-wow Committee. All girls are encouraged to attend.
14. You must have knowledge of tribal history. The Committee will help you with this.
1 5. You must have a chaperone to represent you. This can be a parent or anyone willing to
share responsibilities with you.
16. Failure to meet any of the above requirements may result in disqualification from the
Royalty Court.
17. Other reguired duties as assigned.
Tribal Council Nominations
Nominations for the Tribal Council wiU be held at the May 1994 General Meeting.
Any dually enrolled member who will be 18 years of age or older by the date of the
election is qualified to be a candidate.
Any eligible voter may nominate from the floor at the May meeting. However, the
candidate must be present to accept or decline the nomination.
Council members up for re-election are: Candy Robertson, Ray McKnight, and
Merle Holmes.
Multi-Cultural College Fair
On April 23 from 9 :00 A.M. until noon there will be a college fair at the University
of Portland campus.
The fair will feature keynote speakers from several local private colleges, workshops
covering admission procedures, college planning, financial aid information, and multi
cultural student life. For more information contact Marion Mercier at 1-800-422-0232.
Congrats To Student
Kristina Freeman just received a $ 1 ,200 Board of Barber and Hair Scholarship from
the Oregon State Scholarship Commission. Kristina attends the Academy of Hair Design
in Salem. She has received high grades throughout her program and will finish out her
program in December. Again, congratulations Kristina.
Honor The Graduates Pow-wow
The Graduates Honor Pow-wow will be Sunday, June 5, 1994 at the Grand Ronde
Community Center from 5:30-8:30 P.M. Grand Ronde J.O.M. participants and Grand
Ronde tribal members who will be receiving certificates, advanced degrees, or graduating
from college, high school, eighth grade, will be honored. GED recipients will also be
honored. Please contact Shawn Hostler, at 1-800-422-0232 for more information regarding
the Pow-wow. .
ABEGED Class Schedule For April
ABEGED classes will resume on April 5. The schedule is as follows:
Jr. Miss Grand Ronde Courtney Warren at Pow
wow. HONORARY COURT RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the Grand Ronde Honorary Court, you will be notified and invited
to participate in upcoming events like pow-wows, parades, etc. Since you will be
representing yourself, your family, and the Tribe, you will be expected to follow the
guidelines below:
1 . You must be an enrolled member of the Grand Ronde Tribe.
2. You must be 6-10 years of age.
3. You must always show respect to your elders. (This includes respect for your parents.)
4. Listen and follow instructions.
5. Try to do your best at all times.
6. Willingness to actively participate in tribal functions as a member of Honorary Court.
7. Be on your best behavior.
9. Must have appropriate regalia for all events.
10. Willingness to learn about your culture.
GUIDELINES FOR PARENTSSPONSORS
1. Willingness to work with the Royalty Court member you are sponsoring.
2. Willingness to work with the Royalty Committee on fund-raisers and other functions.
3. Ability to be responsible for Royalty Court member during functions.
4. Willingness to help Royalty Court member learn correct Royalty, pow-wow, and tribal
protocol.
Tuesday
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Thursdays
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More Education news on Pages 5 & 10.
Editorial Policy
Letters From Our Readers
Smoke Signals is a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde Community of Oregon. We have recently adopted an Editorial Policy that
encourages input from readers about stories printed in Smoke Signals as well as
other tribal issues. However, all letters from readers must be received at the
Newsletter Office no later than the 20th of each month, with the author's signature,
address, and phone number in order to be considered for publication.
Letters must be printed or typed, and cannot exceed 300 words. Smoke
Signals reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity and length, and to refuse
publication of any letter or any part of a letter that may contain libelous statements
or personal attacks. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission.
Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Smoke Signals, tribal
employees, or Tribal Council. Mail letters to : SMOKE SIGNALS, 9615 Grand Ronde
Rd., Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 ATTN: Tracy Olson